The impact of an accountable care unit on mortality: an observational study

Background: Despite enthusiasm for inpatient ward redesign, coordinated models require high effort with uncertain return on investment.Objective: We aimed to reduce mortality and achieve a benchmark of zero preventable deaths by committing to an interprofessional model, including partnered nurse-physician unit leadership, geographic localization, and structured interdisciplinary bedside rounds (SIBR).Methods: An observational pre-post design...